Relief Administrator

Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Service: Administration Services

Contract: Permanent Part - Time

Expressions of interest from current employees of Health New Zealand only

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

You will undertake a full range of administrative functions including teleoperation, reception and frontline support. This role is challenging and varied with no day the same. You will be trained to provide administration cover in multiple departments within the organisation on any given day.

Our hospital Administration functions 24/7 so you will be rostered Monday to Sunday as required. Candidates who have flexibility and availability will have preference.

This role is a fixed term part time position working 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE), rostered and rotating shifts, across a 24/7 roster, the reason for the fixed term is to provide cover for another employee on secondment.

About you

The ideal candidate will be service focused, someone who finds it easy to be organised is a multi-tasker and enjoys the challenge of working under pressure at times. You should be empathetic, confident, approachable, have an eye for detail and accurate data entry skills!!

Because you will be working across several areas, each with their unique processes and systems, this role will ideally suit someone who is a fast-learner, adaptable, able to manage a busy workload and unfazed by a fast-paced environment.

Essential

• Experience in a range of administrative work.

Desirable

• Switchboard/keyboard skills and experience are an advantage.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 18 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, Andrea Goodin, Administration Manager andrea.goodin@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz